Project Gutenberg 2004-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 185 De Quincey, Thomas 1785 1859 Quincey, Thomas de Quincy, Thomas de Kvinsi, Tomas de DeQuincey, Thomas Memorials and Other Papers — Complete Explanatory notices -- The orphan heiress -- Oxford -- The pagan oracles -- The revolution of Greece -- Klosterheim -- The sphinx's riddle -- The templars' dialogues. Anne Soulard, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Memorials and Other Papers — Complete" by Thomas De Quincey is a collection of essays and reflections compiled during the early 19th century. This work encompasses a blend of personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and social commentary, offering insights into various topics, including literature, history, and the human experience. De Quincey, known for his intricate prose and exploration of the darker aspects of life, presents a nuanced examination of his subjects, reflecting on his own struggles and observations. The opening of the collection reveals De Quincey's intent to compile his writings into a more accessible form, acknowledging the challenges of gathering his previously scattered works. He expresses gratitude to the American editor for their support and highlights the paper's genesis in both personal affliction and intellectual exploration. This section serves as a prelude, setting the stage for the essays that follow, which are likely to explore topics such as the nature of crime, the beauty of literature, and the impact of war, interweaving his life experiences with broader themes of morality and society. De Quincey's penchant for vivid imagery and deep philosophical insight is already apparent, promising a rich reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English essays PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: British Literature 1175197 2025-08-03T06:52:23.766889 text/html 1175018 2025-01-09T22:08:20.909463 text/html 538007 2025-08-03T06:52:35.683794 application/epub+zip 555095 2025-08-03T06:52:27.201887 application/epub+zip 524143 2025-08-03T06:52:25.932908 application/epub+zip 941155 2025-08-03T06:52:42.844779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 885890 2025-08-03T06:52:34.645829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 851933 2022-09-03T10:43:47.965464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1133372 2025-08-03T06:52:23.161939 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1128021 2020-12-29T11:42:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17589 2025-08-03T06:52:42.980771 application/rdf+xml 18890 2025-08-03T06:52:26.428853 image/jpeg 4402 2025-08-03T06:52:26.185844 image/jpeg 428115 2020-12-29T11:42:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 534211 2025-08-03T06:52:23.856938 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia